How do you feel about splitting the bill on a first date?
Top answer
I like to pay
Chosen by 48.1% of respondents — 1,000 votes
Full results
Men vs women
I like to pay
I always offer to split!
Depends on who asked who out
I prefer the other person paying, tbh
How different age groups voted
| Answer | 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I like to pay | 24 | 75 | 134 | 186 | 251 | 329 |
| I always offer to split! | 14 | 48 | 89 | 122 | 176 | 191 |
| Depends on who asked who out | 15 | 49 | 44 | 64 | 72 | 89 |
| I prefer the other person paying, tbh | 3 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 26 |
What the numbers say
Methodology: This poll was answered by verified members of Over60s DatingOnline.com between 9 April 2025 and today. All votes are cast by real, registered members. Results are shown as percentages of total responses and are not adjusted or weighted. The gender breakdown reflects members who selected Male or Female; Couple and Other categories may also have voted but are not shown separately in this chart. Age bands reflect self-reported data at time of registration.
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With 2,077 votes cast, "I like to pay" came out on top — chosen by 48.1% of respondents. "I always offer to split!" followed at 30.8%, showing the community is anything but one-note on this topic.
The gender split is telling: 64.7% of men chose this answer, compared with 10.8% of women — a gap worth noting. Dating is personal, but the numbers suggest men and women are approaching this question from slightly different angles.